About us

OUR STORY

Nestled in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island—the sailing capital of the world—our story began in 1985 when our visionary founder, Jay Lasky, embarked on a mission to equip adventurers for the most challenging weather. For over 30 years, we’ve proudly offered premier brands to outdoor enthusiasts, staying steadfast in our commitment to delivering unparalleled products and exceptional customer experiences. Our ecommerce hub is located inside our brick-and-mortar store located at 154 Thames St which features a wide variety of popular lifestyle brands such as Henri-Lloyd, The North Face, Free Fly, Musto Helly Hansen, PrAna, Kuhl, Outdoor Research, Grundens & more! 

 

OUR MISSION

TO BE THE TRUSTED SOLUTION FOR THE BEST QUALITY OUTDOOR APPAREL AND GEAR FOR YOUR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE AND YOUR EVERYDAY NEEDS; OFFERING OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE TO ENSURE YOUR NEEDS ARE MET.

Outfitting Active Lifestyles for Big Weather

Our Culture

OUR CULTURE IS GROUNDED IN OUR MOTTO OF WORK HARD, PLAY HARD. OUR TEAM MEMBERS ARE PASSIONATE, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND TAKE PRIDE IN OUR WORK AND OUR BRAND. WE ENCOURAGE COLLABORATION AND CREATIVITY AND EMPOWER OUR TEAM MEMBERS TO SHARE THEIR PERSPECTIVES AND IDEAS. WE VALUE WORKING AS A TEAM AND RECOGNIZE WE ARE THE BEST WHEN WE HOLD ONE ANOTHER ACCOUNTABLE. WE DELIVER THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE WHILE STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE 24/7, 365 DAYS A YEAR.

Our Values

TRUST: WE DEVELOP TRUST BY HONORING OUR COMPANY VALUES, MAINTAINING CONFIDENTIALITY, AND SHOWING UP WITH OUR BEST INTENTIONS EVERY DAY.

COMMUNICATION: WE PRACTICE TRANSPARENCY, AIM FOR CLARITY, LISTEN TO UNDERSTAND, ACKNOWLEDGE WHAT OTHERS SHARE AND ENGAGE IN A PROFESSIONAL, POSITIVE MANNER.

COLLABORATION: WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER AND RECOGNIZE WE CAN ACCOMPLISH MORE WHEN WE DO IT TOGETHER.

ACCOUNTABILITY: WE ARE COMMITTED TO DELIVERING RESULTS THROUGH HARD WORK AND FOLLOW THROUGH.

RESPECT: WE VALUE AND ARE OPEN AND INCLUSIVE TO EVERYONE’S DIVERSE OPINIONS AND NEEDS AND TREAT ONE ANOTHER WITH KINDNESS AND UNDERSTANDING

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